Tax collection as a whole increased by about 15% in 2022, allowing the State Tax Administration (AEAT) to generate nearly 10,000 million more than the Government estimated, despite energy tax cuts last year. This was announced by the Minister of Finance. Jesus Gasconthis Monday, during his appearance in the Finance Committee of the Congress of Deputies, without knowing the final data for December.
While Gascón states that collection data for 2022 is not yet final, he predicts that the increase in tax revenues will be similar to what was achieved in 2021, when it increased by 15.1%. Through November 2022, the AEAT collection saw even greater growth at 15.9%, but with a high payback in December (about 3,000 million more year-on-year according to Gascón), which would show moderate growth. . progress rate about 15%. Thus, AEAT’s tax collection could have been about 256,000 million compared to 223,385 entered the previous year (about 33,500 million more than in 2021). All this despite the fact that electricity price measures have reduced 6.149 million by November, according to the monthly collection report for that month.
In his speech, Gascón outlined the 2023 tax control plan published this Monday by the Official State Gazette (BOE), in which the AEAT cited rehabilitation efforts as one of its goals in tackling the failed economy.
While reviewing pending legislative duties at the Finance Minister, Gascón referred to a ministerial order – which has been in the public making phase since February 21 – to be approved soon, to allow for a raise. 50,000 € The amount of tax debt that taxpayers can claim expand or divide without having to provide approval or warranty (currently 30.000 Euro). “This will, in practice, ensure that all personal income tax debts and debts corresponding to most self-employed and SMEs will qualify for a deferment without the need for a guarantee,” the Secretary of State summarized.